Ken Okuyama, the legendary designer behind the Ferrari Enzo, has unveiled his Kode57 supercar at Monterey Car Week.

Powering Okuyama’s latest creation is a V12 engine delivering around 600 hp. The powertrain is mounted up front but after the axle, meaning it is effectively mid-engined. While the engine has promise, the Japanese penman is most proud of the design and hopes it will prove popular enough among collectors that he’ll be able to build a handful of examples.

The vehicle’s name pays homage to the year 1957 when iconic vehicles like the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and Jaguar XKSS were launched. As such, Okuyama has taken inspiration from racing cars of that era, particularly with the open-top speedster design, narrow windscreen and simple cockpit.

Aerodynamics have also played a key role in the shaping of the car. There are a large set of air intakes up front which funnel air behind the front wheels and down the sides of the Kode57. The tail end then consists of a bold rear diffuser, two round lights and a sleek and flat decklid.

To ensure the Kode57 handles as it should, its suspension setup has been engineered by Novitec Rosso. The system is fully adjustable by up to 45 mm in ride height at the front while a set of sticky Pirelli P Zero tires help keep everything in check.

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